Pakistan deaf cricket team triumphs in World Cup showdown

SHARJAH: The Pakistan Deaf Cricket Team won the Deaf International Cricket Council (DICC) T20 World Cup 2024 held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from March 6 to March 12.

Pakistan secured the championship title after performing well in the final match against Sri Lanka. Under the leadership of captained Zaka Ahmed Qureshi, the team showed remarkable skill and teamwork throughout the tournament. They remained undefeated until the end.

The final match took place at the Cricket Vision Centre in Sharjah. Pakistan faced off against Sri Lanka on March 12 in the finals.

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The Men in Green showcased their prowess in both batting and bowling. Setting a target of 151 runs, the Pakistani team delivered an impressive bowling performance.

The Pakistani bowlers managed to restrict Sri Lanka to a mere 63 runs. The opponents entire batting line-up was dismissed in just 16.5 overs, with the match ending in a victory for Pakistan.

Basit Abbasi’s impressive batting, along with outstanding bowling performances by Jabbar Ali and Manzoor Khan helped in securing the title for Pakistan.

Congratulating the victors, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi commended the players for their outstanding performance in the final match.

He praised the players for their dedication, teamwork, and commitment. Naqvi said that the team’s success was due to their hard work and collective effort.

The DICC T20 World Cup 2024 saw six countries taking part. Pakistan, India, Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Bangladesh.

Earlier, the Pakistan Blind Cricket Team met with the former President Arif Alvi at the Presidential Palace in Islamabad on February 27.

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) shared news of this meeting on the social media platform X.

During the interaction, the president commended the team for their outstanding performances.
The former president acknowledged the blind cricket team’s role in bringing “honour to Pakistan”. He lauded their dedication and skill, noting how they serve as an inspiration to others.